Patient's question:
I would like to ask all the doctors, what tests do women need to undergo during premarital examinations? I hope it is detailed. Because I want to do the premarital examination as thoroughly as possible for the sake of future healthy babies, for myself, and for my family! Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Hello: Pre-marital examinations can be divided into two aspects: query and physical examination.1. Query. This primarily involves inquiring about the examinee's health status, including a history of various acute and chronic infectious diseases, major diseases in different body systems, especially whether there are hereditary diseases, mental illnesses, etc. It also involves inquiring about the major medical history of direct relatives, such as parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents, to determine if they have a history of hereditary diseases, genetic defects, deformities, or mental illnesses. Additionally, it assesses whether the couple has any blood relations and the degree of their closeness. The examinee should be honest and straightforward, while the examiner should be diligent and responsible, and maintain confidentiality regarding the examination results.
2. Physical Examination. The doctor conducts a comprehensive and systematic physical examination on both individuals separately, including major organs such as the heart, lungs, spleen, and kidneys. The primary focus is to check for organic diseases, infectious diseases, congenital defects or deformities, mental, speech, or behavioral abnormalities, and whether the development is mature. The reproductive organs are also examined (vaginal internal examinations are generally not performed on women, so the hymen will not be damaged). If necessary, X-rays and laboratory tests may be required. Based on the query and physical examination, the doctor makes a conclusion on the examinee's health status. For those who are healthy and eligible to marry, the doctor should explain relevant physiological and hygiene knowledge, including knowledge of conception and contraception, and guide them in having a healthy marital life while helping them plan for childbirth. For those found to have diseases or deformities, the doctor should advise them to undergo treatment or surgical correction and wait until fully recovered before marrying. For those with hereditary diseases that prevent them from having healthy children, it is important to explain the situation clearly.
Pre-marital examinations can identify issues related to hereditary diseases and genetic defects, and based on the examination results,